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Drop that mallet!

Criticism is the order of the day. Many people want to say something they believe is not normal. Christians criticizing other's faith because they "think" they are doing too much than expected. They not only spot how different people are, but also condemn how they pursue after heavenly goals and principles. 

As a matter of fact, they make them look and feel like nerds and freaks, calling them sorts of names like the over-hyped Christians and so on forgetting that some of these people are humans too. They have emotions and thereby causing some to fall from the Christian path or make their journey/race a slow one.


One thing that we must know as Christian is we are not to condemn anyone. Christ never condemn anyone, in fact His birth, death and resurrection were never to do so, but to create a godly sorrow that works repentance towards God in the heart of men(2 Corinthians 7:10).


So if you think you are "very" righteous (than Christ Jesus) to be the judge over someone else's faith, then you need a rethink. Check your life, are there no mess in there? Those things you don't want others to know about. It could be that their lives are challenging yours to be in a good form and you have no other choice than to change. But you insist on being unbreakable and unteachable. Drop that mallet because no one made you judge over another man! (Romans 2:1)

Covering up your dirt to point fingers at other stains that aren't even there. Making them feel like they are doing the wrong thing or something is wrong with them, I must tell you that it's none of your business! Work on your own mess, clean it up and first be the standard. You can't even be the judge over yourself, how can you then judge someone else? (James 4:12)


God is judge overall! (John 5:27) And for your information, we already have a standard. He is Christ Jesus! He doesn't condemn you, and won't tolerate you pointing your fingers at His own even if he/she is a prodigal child or a lost sheep.
No matter who you were in time past, there is always an opportunity to start a new chapter, you might not be seeing it this way. There is always a chance to correct your mistakes in Christ. He loves you still and that is why He's calling your attention to this area and wants you to repent of it.


God hasn't made anyone judge over the other(Luke 12:14). Before you judge or condemn a man, make sure you've done twice what he's done once. Drop those attitudes and follow the way (the thinking pattern, behavior and response of our Lord Jesus Christ) to relate with others. 

It doesn't matter what others think about you, so God pronounced you guiltless, free and justified, just go on and enjoy life on His presence and fullness, why not do the same to your brothers and sisters in the faith.


Drop that mallet, Love your neighbors. The same love that covers all. You can correct or rebuke in and with love, not judge, we can all stand strong and bold together to show the standard (Christ) to the world as a body (Church) through the help of the Holy Spirit to please the Father. God bless His church. Amen! 

SHALOM!!!
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